Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge
2823 N Power RdBest local breakfast (the PCH benedict is sublime)
Postino East
302 N Gilbert RdAmazing eclectic wine list - bruschetta is a must !!
Red White and Brew
6740 E McDowell RdPIZZA PIZZA PIZZA (and much more)
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School RdFavorite Phoenix restaurant
Food is worthy of a Michelin star - cocktail program is AMAZING.
73 locals recommend
Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdFood is worthy of a Michelin star - cocktail program is AMAZING.
Drinks & Nightlife
BS West
7125 E 5th AveDanicng and drag shows
The Whining Pig Gilbert
2512 S Val Vista DrBest beer list in town.
Denim and Diamonds Mesa
7336 E Main StCountry/Western bar
Stylish, trendy restaurant & bar delivering American fare & DJ beats in a former department store.
122 locals recommend
Hanny's
40 N 1st StStylish, trendy restaurant & bar delivering American fare & DJ beats in a former department store.
Valley Bar is located in a notable downtown building constructed in 1949 on Central Avenue just north of Adams.
Decor by Patch & Clark Design is done up in a color palette full of soft yellows, cool greys, and bright whites which serves to remind you that this is sunlit Arizona. Valley Bar is something that chooses to celebrate what Phoenix life was and is by bringing this space a unique Arizona feel.
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveValley Bar is located in a notable downtown building constructed in 1949 on Central Avenue just north of Adams.
Decor by Patch & Clark Design is done up in a color palette full of soft yellows, cool greys, and bright whites which serves to remind you that this is sunlit Arizona. Valley Bar is something that chooses to celebrate what Phoenix life was and is by bringing this space a unique Arizona feel.
Arts & Culture
Arizona’s largest arts center is recognized as an international award-winning venue. The unique and architecturally stunning facility is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios and an artist cooperative gallery.
115 locals recommend
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StArizona’s largest arts center is recognized as an international award-winning venue. The unique and architecturally stunning facility is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios and an artist cooperative gallery.
The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum is the largest vintage military aircraft unit in the world. Don't just view history, live it! Experience what it's like to fly in a WWII B-17 Bomber. After your flight, get up close and personal with historic warbird aircraft like the P-51 Mustang and C-47 Flying Mule. Tour our 55,000 square feet museum and learn about the Tuskegee airmen, Women Air Force Service Pilots, and countless heroes.
24 locals recommend
Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N Greenfield RdThe Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum is the largest vintage military aircraft unit in the world. Don't just view history, live it! Experience what it's like to fly in a WWII B-17 Bomber. After your flight, get up close and personal with historic warbird aircraft like the P-51 Mustang and C-47 Flying Mule. Tour our 55,000 square feet museum and learn about the Tuskegee airmen, Women Air Force Service Pilots, and countless heroes.
An institution of exciting art and learning since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has become the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, providing access to art from around world to the people of Arizona. Throughout the year the Museum presents lectures, films, plus family and school educational programs that enlighten, entertain and stimulate.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveAn institution of exciting art and learning since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has become the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, providing access to art from around world to the people of Arizona. Throughout the year the Museum presents lectures, films, plus family and school educational programs that enlighten, entertain and stimulate.
Parks & Nature
The range consists of two main trails, Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail, both of which are rated Extremely Difficult and subject hikers to steep elevation gains, very rugged terrain and harsh elements associated with the Sonoran Desert.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThe range consists of two main trails, Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail, both of which are rated Extremely Difficult and subject hikers to steep elevation gains, very rugged terrain and harsh elements associated with the Sonoran Desert.
A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves.
99 locals recommend
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass RdA 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves.
Shopping
1 1/4 miles of great shops: hundreds of merchants stocking 1600 market spaces you won't find in any other mall in the Southwest. We're a swap meet that's grown up to become a state-of-the-art market place! Covered and misted breezeways and 40 paved acres of free parking, free admission and live entertainment.
36 locals recommend
Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
10550 E Baseline Rd1 1/4 miles of great shops: hundreds of merchants stocking 1600 market spaces you won't find in any other mall in the Southwest. We're a swap meet that's grown up to become a state-of-the-art market place! Covered and misted breezeways and 40 paved acres of free parking, free admission and live entertainment.
Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale, super-regional luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale, Arizona.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale, super-regional luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale, Arizona.